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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead. On the development side, AI systems are helping pizzerias attract the right franchise partners. This is particularly important for franchise operations, where consistency across locations is critical.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jun:  WoC Geneva hosts four World Coffee Championships, Starbucks denies complete sale of China division & other stories

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This launch forms part of a master franchise strategy targeting 20 outlets by March 2026. London, UK) Wed, 25 Jun – Tims China boosts sub-franchise footprint. Zurich, Switzerland) Tue, 24 Jun – AeroPress releases Clear XL and travel filter holder in the UK. London, UK) Wed, 25 Jun – TerraCycle introduces CafeCycle in the UK.

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.” Bubbakoo’s started franchising in 2015, and the chain has grown into 15 states, mostly on the East Coast and Midwest. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Sign up here.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

– Dimitra O'Rourke, Broken Yolk Café’s VP of Tech and Franchise Support We’ve seen lasting change in the five years since the pandemic, still feeling the impact of the behaviors and actions of that time. Innovate or die was the new mantra. Most widely felt is the labor epidemic.

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Coffee News Recap, 23 May: Indonesia aims to surpass Vietnam’s coffee production, George Jinyang Peng wins the 2025 World Brewers Cup & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The chain will open at least ten new stores across North Scotland under a franchise agreement with MDM Group Enterprises, expanding its current 17 outlets and completing franchise coverage across all Scottish regions within five years. Vevey, Switzerland) Fri, 23 May – Gong Cha appoints VP of US non-traditional franchise development.

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Coffee News Recap, 6 Jun: Arabica futures contracts to be priced in tonnes, 2025 WAC will be held in Seoul & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Following its 2022 debut at Tbilisi airport, Costa Coffee has opened a new city outlet on Chavchavadze Avenue under a franchise agreement with Azerbaijan’s Sarda Group, signalling a broader push into urban locations. Paris Baguette will open its first locations in seven new US states and is seeking a master franchise partner in Mexico.

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The Formula for Franchise Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Below is an excerpt from Scott Greenberg's The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar (Entrepreneur Press, November 17, 2020). During the months between signing my franchise agreement and opening my store, I continued traveling and giving presentations. It wasn’t that either.